Practical presents - Good or bad?

[Slyer]

Do you think its a fair idea to buy someone else in your family a gift like a vacuum cleaner, lawnmower, ironing board etc? Something practical that they may indeed primarily use but it's not really a present, just a household item.

I remember when I got a milkshake maker from my parents for Christmas when I was about 12 and that pissed me off. Buy me a damn milkshake maker just so you guys can use it! :bleh:

I suppose it depends on how much the person enjoys said household task.

[Skyryder]

Yep no problem.


Skyryder

[alanzs]

A gift is a gift. If you don't like/need/want it, re-gift it to another person...

[vifferman]

Never buy a woman a household implement (iron, washing machine, etc.) as a present, unless it's one of many presents, several of which are bling/clothes/perfume or other personal items.

[kiwifruit]

Good
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[Big Dave]

Never buy a woman a household implement (iron, washing machine, etc.) as a present, unless it's one of many presents, several of which are bling/clothes/perfume or other personal items.

You were doing real well till 'unless'.

[Beemer]

It very much depends on the person and what the practical present is! I adore cooking so if anyone bought me cooking utensils or gadgets (food processor, ice cream maker, bread maker, mixer, etc - although I have all these things already!), I would be rapt. But I hate vacuuming and ironing so if anyone gave me one of those things, I wouldn't be as appreciative!

I bought my husband a combo pole saw and hedge trimmer for his birthday and he was thrilled to bits. I did buy him a flash iron too (not for a present!) as he does the ironing and he was pleased with that.

They were asking what people hated receiving as presents recently and I'd like to add a few to the list - sampler boxes of biscuits - ugh, hate them, hate them! I also hate getting nighties or hankies and slippers - unless they are possum fur slippers, of course! One guy I went out with years ago bought me a hat and some hankies - said he loved women in hats... despite the fact it was hideous and I didn't suit hats...

One year the husband gave me a bike cover for a present and I must confess that wasn't quite what I had been hoping for! The bastard even told me to open that box last so I was thinking he'd hidden jewellery (maybe an engagement ring?) in a big box as he loves disguising presents, but no, it was a Givi bike cover. A very nice one, and I had just bought an $18,000 bike, but telling me to open it last wasn't a good idea! If I'd opened it as one of my presents it would have been fine, but he made out it was THE present and I didn't agree!

[Tank]

Do you think its a fair idea to buy someone else in your family a gift like a vacuum cleaner, lawnmower, ironing board etc? Something practical that they may indeed primarily use but it's not really a present, just a household item.



I predict that you are so not going to get laid over Christmas.

[Pussy]

A good mate of mine reckons he got a naughty and a pair of socks for Christmas last year.... and they were both three sizes too big

[vifferman]

In the past, I liked receiving practical presents. This year I'm hoping for invisible presents. So far, it looks like I'm on track for the big zero (Christmas and birthday).
I suspect the vifferbabe expects summat - no idea what.
I offered to buy one of those lingerie-clad housekeepers that are in every other mailer that comes through the letterbox, but she wasn't keen on that idea. Most of 'em look pretty waifish, so they shouldn't cost much to keep - just the odd waifer or whatever, and a sip of water.

[wbks]

Depends. If I bought my dad a brand new tig/mig welder he would probably be wrapped...If I bought some chick a stove with built in shackal...Practical...But not so good...

[Tank]

A good mate of mine reckons he got a naughty and a pair of socks for Christmas last year.... and they were both three sizes too big

Ive had a naughty into a pair of socks once.

Its not as fulfilling as you would expect.

[vifferman]

Depends. If I bought my dad a brand new tig/mig welder he would probably be wrapped.
Wouldn't it be better to wrap the welder, rather than your dad? :confused:
Apart from anything else, you'd know it was your dad before you unwrapped him. That'd kinda spoil the surprise, innit?

[wbks]

You're dropping some whopper's today, vifferman. Working?

[vifferman]

Karnt. Farkn. Work.
Farkn. Computers. Farkn. Ghey. Software.
Support?
My. Anus.

[PrincessBandit]

It very much depends on the person and what the practical present is! I adore cooking so if anyone bought me cooking utensils or gadgets (food processor, ice cream maker, bread maker, mixer, etc - although I have all these things already!), I would be rapt. But I hate vacuuming and ironing so if anyone gave me one of those things, I wouldn't be as appreciative!

I bought my husband a combo pole........

I agree - depends on the person and what it is. I like practical pressies, or those which can be used/consumed so you don't end up with a whole collection of "things".

I'm sure your hubby would have been happy with a 'combo' pole too, sit back and watch you "dance" with it :blip:

[retro asian]

Do you think its a fair idea to buy someone else in your family a gift like a vacuum cleaner, lawnmower, ironing board etc? Something practical that they may indeed primarily use but it's not really a present, just a household item.


I predict that you are so not going to get laid over Christmas.

Why would you wanna get laid with a member of your own family???

:weird:

[Slyer]

Indeed!
I wouldn't try it with anyone who wasn't stuck with me.

[klingon]

Depends on the person and depends on the gift.

My partner often gives me Motomail vouchers for Xmas and I love them! Last Xmas it meant I could buy a lovely breezy summer jacket, which was just fantastic for the rest of my summer commuting. The year before (for my birthday) he gave me a helmet and a swiss army knife as I had never owned one and really wanted one.

So yeah - those are practical things, but not things I have to use to do household chores.

A friend of mine is hinting to her other 'arf that she would like a diamond ring (worth some number with a crazy amount of 000's on the end). I would be really disappointed if my partner spent that kind of money on something I consider so useless.

So I suppose it comes back to 'it depends' and you really need to know the person and what would make them happy.

[musicman]

Did you not see this thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=87535)? Stay out of the dog house (http://bewareofthedoghouse.com/video.aspx)!

[speights_bud]

I told everyone to buy me work socks this year, im feckin sick of odd matched socks coz only one ever wears out first:2guns:

[Beemer]

...I'm sure your hubby would have been happy with a 'combo' pole too, sit back and watch you "dance" with it :blip:

You are so naughty! And you have obviously NEVER seen me dance or you'd know he'd be likely to whack me over the head with it if I dared try dancing around it! And you should see the teeth on the saw... ouch!

[Okey Dokey]

I think practical that relates to something a person enjoys (motorcycling, gardening) is good. Practical that relates to work (stove, tie) is not so much fun.

If money is tight, practical does make sense.

[Blossom]

A couple of years back the man got me a top of the line food processor..I love it. I love cooking though. If he brought me an iron or a vacuum I think he would get kneecapped.
Still revenge is sweet.. If he does the epic fail on the gifts I can always give him:
1. socks
2. buy myself some huge hair rollers and night cream
3. Spend all day in my dressing gown and hair in rollers...ironing.
4. start making casserole every night.

:bash:

[Tank]

Why would you wanna get laid with a member of your own family???

:weird:

I was referring to husbands / wives.

But now you mention it - my mum is hot .. :rolleyes:

[Slyer]

Generally you don't get "laid" with your own partner.

[fire eyes]

a vacum cleaner? WTF lol ... geez man get a little creative .. ya can get a vacum anytime of the year for no reason at all .. thoughtful gifts dont need to be expensive at all .. Xmas is a special time .. dont be so mundane :Pokey:

[portokiwi]

I still cant think of anything to get Gabby.:weep: She didnt like the milkshake maker & pedicure set I got her last year. She didnt say it but the way it hit my head by accident it was a good guess.:lol:

[slofox]

I still cant think of anything to get Gabby.:weep: She didnt like the milkshake maker & pedicure set I got her last year. She didnt say it but the way it hit my head by accident it was a good guess.:lol:

Hmmmmmm "practical" present eh?...I could do with another motorbike - maybe an IL4 this time.......maybe I should drop the hint....

[Fatt Max]

I agree - depends on the person and what it is. I like practical pressies, or those which can be used/consumed so you don't end up with a whole collection of "things".

I'm sure your hubby would have been happy with a 'combo' pole too, sit back and watch you "dance" with it :blip:

My missus (gawd bless her) organised a special pole dancer treat for me last christmas.

Didnt enjoy it though

He was from Warsaw, didnt speak a word of english and he could only do the funky chicken. Dont they have dance classes in Poland...

Anyway, heres a picture of some traditional pole dancing....:2thumbsup

[Slyer]

a vacum cleaner? WTF lol ... geez man get a little creative .. ya can get a vacum anytime of the year for no reason at all .. thoughtful gifts dont need to be expensive at all .. Xmas is a special time .. dont be so mundane :Pokey:
Lol those were just examples, I'm not actually getting anyone anything like this I was just wondering.

[Katman]

Lat year Katwoman made the mistake of buying our 4 year old God-son a CD of kids Xmas songs.

It was a race to see what hit the floor first - the CD or his bottom lip.

[Pussy]

Year before last Gassit Girl got an Ohlins steering damper for christmas.... good bastard, aren't I? :niceone:

[McDuck]

For me i am happie if it is for a hobbie of mine. Fir example gardeninng stuff i am happy with

[Katman]

For me i am happie if it is for a hobbie of mine. Fir example gardeninng stuff i am happy with

I'm going to buy you a spell checker.

:msn-wink:

[Nasty]

I'm going to buy you a spell checker.

:msn-wink:

Go halves???? :jerry:

[McDuck]

but spelling isnt a hobbie?

[klingon]

but spelling isnt a hobbie?

Yeah, we can tell. ;)

[Curious_AJ]

Do you think its a fair idea to buy someone else in your family a gift like a vacuum cleaner, lawnmower, ironing board etc? Something practical that they may indeed primarily use but it's not really a present, just a household item.

I remember when I got a milkshake maker from my parents for Christmas when I was about 12 and that pissed me off. Buy me a damn milkshake maker just so you guys can use it! :bleh:

I suppose it depends on how much the person enjoys said household task.

as a kid i would have blown an o-ring at a milkshake maker... mmm milkshakes...

though i probably would have liked a skateboard or a barbie better.